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Shane · 05-23-2004, 12:00 AM

Canidate i think will be cut because we already have other backs who can run fast and play a third down role.

Well I think it's likely we will keep 5 running backs. Right now we have seven:

Portis
Morton
Canidate
Betts
Cartwright
McCullough
Simon

Portis and Morton are two of the five. Simon is likely to be cut. So there are three slots left for four players:

Canidate
Betts
McCullough
Cartwright

I think you want to keep a variety of backs - lead running back, third down backs, short yardage backs. You want players who are durable and can play special teams. Portis is the lead, Morton is a third down option. It would be nice to have a real power back - Cartwright might be the choice there. Portis needs a top backup, someone who really brings some spark to the table and keeps teams off balance. I believe McCullough could be that player. We will see how it plays out. Betts is a tough player and I think he will make the cut.

I think the final five will be:
Portis (starter)
Morton (part time third down back)
McCullough (top backup to Portis, third down duties)
Betts (all around back)
Cartwright (power back)

05-23-2004, 12:00 AM	#3
Shane Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 277	Canidate i think will be cut because we already have other backs who can run fast and play a third down role. Well I think it's likely we will keep 5 running backs. Right now we have seven: Portis Morton Canidate Betts Cartwright McCullough Simon Portis and Morton are two of the five. Simon is likely to be cut. So there are three slots left for four players: Canidate Betts McCullough Cartwright I think you want to keep a variety of backs - lead running back, third down backs, short yardage backs. You want players who are durable and can play special teams. Portis is the lead, Morton is a third down option. It would be nice to have a real power back - Cartwright might be the choice there. Portis needs a top backup, someone who really brings some spark to the table and keeps teams off balance. I believe McCullough could be that player. We will see how it plays out. Betts is a tough player and I think he will make the cut. I think the final five will be: Portis (starter) Morton (part time third down back) McCullough (top backup to Portis, third down duties) Betts (all around back) Cartwright (power back)